Public holiday announced in Pakistan on 12th Rabi ul Awal

The federal government on Friday announced September 17 as a public holiday across the country on account of Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH).

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division: "It is declared that 17th September, 2024, (Tuesday) shall be a public holiday on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi ul Awwal 1446 AH)."

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee met on September 4 to see the moon for the lunar month Rabi ul Awal; however, the crescent was not sighted that evening.

The body then announced that the next evening (Thursday, September 5) marked the beginning of Rabi ul Awal, according to which the 12th day of the month will fall on September 17.

Eid Milad un Nabi is celebrated by Muslims with religious fervor and zeal across the world.

As the religious occasion approaches, various buildings, mosques and shrines in the country are decorated with lights.

In Pakistan, the day is honoured by public processions, events and seminars shedding light on the Seerah (life) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).